Foxfire North Carolina Map

About Foxfire, North Carolina

Foxfire is a locality in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,925. The population density is 94.3 people per km². Foxfire is located at 35.1754°N, 79.5714°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27281.

Foxfire lies in a gently rolling expanse of North Carolina Sandhills, where the pine forests begin their slow, patient encroachment on the open fields. It lies 30.5 miles south-west of Sanford, NC (from Sanford, NC: bearing 226°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-south-west of Pinehurst. The air here, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries the faint, sweet tang of pine needles and damp earth, a scent that clings to everything from the weathered clapboard of the houses to the rough bark of the ancient oaks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, often falls in broad, buttery shafts, illuminating the dusty paths that wind between the scattered homes and the occasional, humble storefront. The landscape breathes a quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of seasons turning, of rain and sun and the slow work of roots gripping the sandy soil. The history of Foxfire is tied to the land itself, a story whispered by the sandy loam and the rustling leaves. For generations, this place has been shaped by agriculture, with fields of tobacco and corn once stretching as far as the eye could see, their yields a precarious dance with the weather. Though the agricultural rhythms have softened, a quiet industry persists, with local artisans and small businesses offering their wares, a testament to the enduring spirit of Foxfire. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer moments of cool respite, their slow-moving currents reflecting the same unhurried pace that defines life here. It's a place where the past feels present, not as a grand monument, but as a subtle undercurrent in the everyday lives of its people.

About This Foxfire Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Foxfire, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Foxfire and Moore County.

Detailed location data for Foxfire includes the ZIP code (28333), telephone area code (704, 980, 336), county seat of Moore County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Moore County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Foxfire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.